[Focal congenital hyperinsulinism]. / Focalis congenitalis hyperinsulinismus.
Orv Hetil
; 164(47): 1877-1884, 2023 Nov 26.
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ABSTRACT
In congenital hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia - the most common cause of persistent hypoglycemia in infancy - a focal lesion can be identified in 50% of the cases. With appropriate medical care based upon early diagnosis, these patients can be cured by the resection of the lesion rendering unnecessary long time medical care, and avoiding serious brain damage from recurrent hypoglycemic episodes. Genetic testing and 18F-fluoro-dihydroxyphenylalanine PET/CT imaging are essential for determining the best possible treatment. We report 2 cases of focal congenital hyperinsulinism - both male infants 22 and 2 months of age - treated successfully with enucleation of the pancreas lesion (Semmelweis University, Budapest). Both patients had the pathognomonic mutation of the ABCC8 gene of the ATP-sensitive potassium channel. Radiologic imaging and histology confirmed the diagnosis, and after the operation, pharmacological treatment was terminated in both cases. During the follow-up period (5 and 1.5 years, respectively) they are euglycemic, with no morbidities attributed to the operation. We believe that these two operations for focal hyperinsulinism - diagnosed and localised by the above detailed genetic and specific radiological testing - were the first of their kind in Hungary. Based on the acquired experience, every necessary examination can be achieved in our country to improve patient care, reduce morbidity and medical costs. Orv Hetil. 2023; 164(47) 1877-1884.
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Assunto principal:
Hiperinsulinismo Congênito
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Hiperinsulinismo
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Hu
Ano de publicação:
2023
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